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Now also available with additional coverage of rhetorical theory!A Speaker's Guidebookis the most successful public speaking book in over a decade and the best resource for students both in and outside the classroom. Praised for connecting with students and addressing their most pressing needs, it is the easiest-to-use public speaking text available and the text that studentskeep. This tabbed, comb-bound text covers all topics taught in the introduction to public speaking course. In addition,A Speaker's Guidebookoffers coverage that's useful for a lifetime of public speaking with unparalleled treatment of speaking in other courses and on the job. Now for instructors who teach with a focus on rhetoric and persuasion, we are proud to offer an additional version of the text.A Speaker's Guidebook with The Essential Guide to Rhetoricincludes a full tabbed section that provides brief yet comprehensive coverage of rhetorical theory from the classical to the contemporary and its practical applications.

Author Biography

DAN O'HAIR is president of the National Communication Association and professor and chair of the department of communication at the University of Oklahoma. He is coauthor of six communication texts including A Speaker's Guidebook, (2007), Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices (1999) and Competent Communication (1997). He is also the author of more than 40 research articles and book chapters.

ROB STEWART is an associate dean of arts and sciences and professor of communication studies at Texas Tech University. He is coauthor of A Speaker's Guidebook (2007), Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices (1999) and has also published over 30 articles and book chapters.

HANNAH RUBENSTEIN is a writer and editor who has used her academic training in communication (M.A., Fairfield University) to guide her collaborations on A Speaker's Guidebook (2007), Public Speaking: Challenges and Choices (1999) and other successful college texts. She heads her own communication firm, Hedgehog Productions.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 - Becoming a Public Speaker

Why Study Public Speaking?

Advance Your Professional Goals

Accomplish Personal Goals

Enhance Your Career As A Student

Explore And Share Values

Hone Critical Thinking And Listening Skills

Become An Engaged Citizen

The Classical Roots of Public Speaking

Classicial Terms and the Canons of Rhetoric

A Rich and Relevant Heritage

Public Speaking as a Form of Communication

Similarities Between Public Speaking And Other Forms Of Communication

Differences Between Public Speaking And Other Forms Of Communication

Public Speaking and the Communication Process

Elements Of Communication

Learning to Speak in Public

Draw On Familiar Skills

Conversation and Public Speaking

Recognize Public Speaking’s Unique Requirements

CHAPTER 2 - Giving it a Try: Preparing Your First Speech

A Brief Overview of the Speechmaking Process

Select a Topic

Analyze the Audience

Determine the Speech Purpose

Compose a Thesis Statement

Develop the Main Points

Gather Supporting Materials

Separate the Speech into Its Major Parts

Outline the Speech

Consider Presentation Aids

Practice Delivering the Speech

Take the Plunge

Sample Visually Annotated Introductory Speech

Ashley White, "The Dance of Life"

Sample Annotated Speech

Lisa Tran, "Past, Present, and Future"

CHAPTER 3 – Managing Speech Anxiety

What Makes Speakers Anxious?

Lack of Positive Experience

Feeling Different

Being the Center of Attention

Pinpointing the Onset of Public Speaking Anxiety

Pre-preparation Anxiety

Preparation Anxiety

Pre-performance Anxiety

Performance Anxiety

Strategies for Getting Started with Confidence

Prepare and Practice

Modify Thoughts and Attitudes

Visualize Success

Use Relaxation Techniques

Learn from the Speech Evaluation

Enjoy the Occasion

CHAPTER 4 – Listeners and Speakers

The Selective Nature of Listening

Listening and Speaking as Dialogic Communication

Barriers to Active Listening

Listening Distractions

Scriptwriting and Defensive Listening

Laziness and Overconfidence

Cultural Barriers

Becoming a More Active Listener

Set Listening Goals

Listen for Main Ideas

Watch for Nonverbal Clue

Active Listening and Critical Thinking

Guidelines for Evaluating Speeches and Presentations

Be Honest and Fair in Your Evaluation

Adjust to the Speaker’s Style

Be Compassionate in Your Criticism

CHAPTER 5 - Ethical Public Speaking

Take Responsibility For Your Words

Earn Your Listeners' Trust

Respect Your Listeners' Values

Bring Your Own Values into Focus

Use Your Rights of Free Speech Responsibly

Contribute to Positive Public Discourse

Observe the Ground Rules for Ethical Speaking

Be Trustworthy

Demonstrate Respect

Make Responsible Choices

Demonstrate Fairness

Avoid Plagiarism

Rules for Avoiding Plagiarism

Avoid Plagiarism on the Intenert

Respect the Laws of Copyright and Fair Use

CHAPTER 6 – Analyzing the Audience

Adapt to Audience Psychology

Identify Audience Members’ Attitudes, Beliefs, And Values

Identify Listeners’ Disposition To The Topic, Speaker, And Occasion

Adapt to Audience Demographics

Age

Socioeconomic Status

Religion

Political Affiliation

Gender

Disability

Ethnic or Cultural Background

Adapt to Cultural Differences

Hofstede’s Value-Dimensions Model

Lewis’ Cultural Types Model

Consult Cross-Cultural Polls

Focus on Shared Values

Techniques for Learning about Your Audience

Interviews

Surveys

Published Sources

Analyze the Speech Setting

Size Of Audience And Physical Setting

Time And Length Of Speech

The Speech Context (Rhetorical Situation)

CHAPTER 7 – Selecting a Topic and Purpose

Assigned versus Self-Selected Topics

Identifying the General Speech Purpose

When the General Speech Purpose Is to Inform

When the General Speech Purpose Is to Persuade

When the General Speech Purpose Is to Mark a Special Occasion

Choosing a Topic for the Classroom Speech

Personal Interests: Looking Within

Current Events and Controversial Issues

Grassroots Issues — Opportunities for Civic Engagement

Avoid Topics That Are Overdone: You Be the Expert

Using Brainstorming to Generate Ideas

Word Association

Topic Mapping

From Source to Speech: Brainstorming on the Web

Refining the Topic and Purpose

Narrowing the Topic

Forming a Specific Speech Purpose

From Topic and Purpose to Thesis Statement

Use the Thesis Statement to Convey the Central Idea

Use the Thesis Statement to Guide your Speech Preparation

From Source to Speech: Narrowing Your Topic Using a Library Portal

Making the Thesis Statement Relevant and Motivating

CHAPTER 8 – Developing Supporting Material

Use a Variety of Supporting Materials

Refer Orally to Your Sources

Offer Examples

Brief Examples

Extended Examples

Hypothetical Examples

Share Stories

Draw on Testimony

Provide Facts and Statistics

Use Statistics Accurately

Present Your Statistics Ethically

Use Visual Aids Whenever Possible

Win Acceptance of Your Supporting Materials

From Source to Speech: Demonstrating Your Sources’ Reliability and Credibility